2014 Volkswagen Passat | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle — Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Published April 15, 2014 · Recall initiated: April 15, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V182000, published April 15, 2014. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2014 Volkswagen Passat | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle — Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission. In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the O-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38B9/9V.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- PASSAT
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Volkswagen Passat | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle — Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V182000 on April 15, 2014. Reported hazard: Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission. In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the O-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38B9/9V.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: PASSAT.